Philosophy of Psychology

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LAST REVIEWED: 08 October 2015

LAST MODIFIED: 26 August 2011

DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780195396577-0149

Introduction

The philosophy of psychology is, broadly, the investigation of the philosophical foundations of psychology. It is distinct from other “philosophies of” various sciences, however, in that there also exists a rich tradition of investigation into the mind and its nature within philosophy itself. Thus, the philosophy of psychology is also a systematic study into the interplay between philosophical concerns and psychological concerns in the study of cognition and behavior.

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